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what do you think about justice anthony kennedy retiring and what do you want to see next? are you there? let's move on and see if we can get beverly in gainesville, texas. hold on. beverly, are you there? welcome to c-span? . >> thank you. i want to give my opinion on the new justice. someonewe need to get that will be reversing roe v. wade. according to the bible, that is murder. want to murder these babies. remark we want to make. host: our line for democrats in baltimore, what is on your mind? yes.r: host: we will move along. tom in california on the line for democrats. what do you think? caller: i think they should not confirm anybody else and should not have a double standard p or candy should not retire up in you knows what trump will do and he is allowing it to happen. they say they are doing what is best for the country. it not good for our country. to me justice kennedy will retire as he said he would, what should happen next? caller: they should do what obama did, you know, we are up toward another election here peerless decide what will happen in here. all right
what do you think about justice anthony kennedy retiring and what do you want to see next? are you there? let's move on and see if we can get beverly in gainesville, texas. hold on. beverly, are you there? welcome to c-span? . >> thank you. i want to give my opinion on the new justice. someonewe need to get that will be reversing roe v. wade. according to the bible, that is murder. want to murder these babies. remark we want to make. host: our line for democrats in baltimore, what is on...
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they depended on anthony kennedy, they worked with him. he had actually during the time that the court was only at eight justices after justice scalia's death, he moved more to the left and worked with senior liberal ruth bader ginsburg in a way that he hadn't before scalia's death or frankly this term. and so this starts a whole new world for those four justices. i think that what justice kennedy -- i was telling you that in the courtroom i actually saw no sign of it except for that mary kennedy his wife was there, perhaps some extra family members were there. but at the end of the term often the spouses do show up. but justice kennedy, there was nothing on his face that made him look like he was about to drop this bombshell. everybody seemed pretty relaxed. but i would say one thing that you've been talking -- that many of our colleagues have been talking about is the idea of getting someone in place before the midterms, but i would say that what anthony kennedy would want is someone in place by the first monday in october because that i
they depended on anthony kennedy, they worked with him. he had actually during the time that the court was only at eight justices after justice scalia's death, he moved more to the left and worked with senior liberal ruth bader ginsburg in a way that he hadn't before scalia's death or frankly this term. and so this starts a whole new world for those four justices. i think that what justice kennedy -- i was telling you that in the courtroom i actually saw no sign of it except for that mary...
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who was found using marijuana and then anthony kennedy. we are living in the age after bork. before then, the senate mesa the nominee can't be confirmed because there's an ethical problem. ever since bork, we have a right to say that a justice is not fit for the court if the person stands opposed to central things that americans believe. >> in this case we don't know who the nominee is and knows the president trump has a litmus test and will only pick one who will over turn row versus wade. is there anything we should look to to try to push and delay the vote until after the midterm elections as pay back on what happened to garland and give democrats a chance to win back the senate and have say over the nominee is. >> absolutely given the importance of this, that's the way the system operates that people feel so strongly. we are about to see one of the most intense political struggles in american history and for my point of view, that means the system is working. >> nbc news presidential historian. great to have you here. big night. lots t
who was found using marijuana and then anthony kennedy. we are living in the age after bork. before then, the senate mesa the nominee can't be confirmed because there's an ethical problem. ever since bork, we have a right to say that a justice is not fit for the court if the person stands opposed to central things that americans believe. >> in this case we don't know who the nominee is and knows the president trump has a litmus test and will only pick one who will over turn row versus...
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the fight to replace anthony kennedy on the supreme court started today. it's already maybe that contentio contentious, but this time that's without knowing who the nominee is to replace him. joining us now is michael be beshless, historian, what are you thinking is relevant historical context. we talk about the unprecedented nature of the republicans' action last year in 2016 when they held open a seat some president obama couldn't name a nominee. when i say something is unprecedented it makes me feel at sea to know how to compare it to our history. how are you looking at this today? >> me too. that was a stolen seat. school children 50 years from now will read about the stolen seat that caused this to happen when donald trump was elected in 2016, and what mitch mcconnell did. and the other thing, rachel, it's almost poetic that anthony kennedy has the seat that robert borke was denied. when he was denied there was another that was found to have used marijuana, which was a deal breaker in those days and now anthony kennedy. we're now living in the days of
the fight to replace anthony kennedy on the supreme court started today. it's already maybe that contentio contentious, but this time that's without knowing who the nominee is to replace him. joining us now is michael be beshless, historian, what are you thinking is relevant historical context. we talk about the unprecedented nature of the republicans' action last year in 2016 when they held open a seat some president obama couldn't name a nominee. when i say something is unprecedented it makes...
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swing justice anthony kennedy announcing his retirement giving president trump another seat to fill and conservatives a shot at dominating the highest court for years to come. >> we will begin our search for a new justice of the united states supreme court that will begin immediately. >> how it could impact abortion, gay rights and much more. >>> stunning primary upset, how a newcomer knocked down a top democrat and what it means for the critical midterms.>>> extreme weather, the family terrified as a tornado comes right at them and dangerous heat threatening 160 it. >>> hijacking false alarm, scary moments when police storm an airplane. >>> racist rant. >> why do you hate us? >> because we're mexican? >> the man targeted in a shocking viral video speaking out. >>> need some peace and quiet? we'll take you to the quietest place in america. >> announcer: this is "nbc nightly news" with lester holt. >>> good evening. welcome to our viewers in the west. the landscape of american justice is shifting dramatically tonight on news that 81-year-old supreme court justice anthony kennedy is retir
swing justice anthony kennedy announcing his retirement giving president trump another seat to fill and conservatives a shot at dominating the highest court for years to come. >> we will begin our search for a new justice of the united states supreme court that will begin immediately. >> how it could impact abortion, gay rights and much more. >>> stunning primary upset, how a newcomer knocked down a top democrat and what it means for the critical midterms.>>>...
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respectfully and sincerely, justice anthony kennedy. we're working on getting our hands on this letter. looks like he's telling the president that he's retiring effective july 31. he's been key critical instrumental in a number of key cases here. he's been the swing vote. he's been a hung advocate for lgbt rights. in that he's been one of the key architects of things like same sex marriage opinion. he wrote that here. changed everything across the country. he's talked about the dignity of gay families and gay couples. he's been a huge advocate for that. but he didn't give it to us this morning. sounds like we're getting this now. he wants to step away. he will be 82 next month. sounds like he's ready to retire, this will open up yet another seat for president trump. now we officially have this from the court. this is the official confirmation. justice kennedy has advised his colleagues that he will submit his decision to cease active status, this can go different ways. we had talked about this last year, again this year. a lot of pressu
respectfully and sincerely, justice anthony kennedy. we're working on getting our hands on this letter. looks like he's telling the president that he's retiring effective july 31. he's been key critical instrumental in a number of key cases here. he's been the swing vote. he's been a hung advocate for lgbt rights. in that he's been one of the key architects of things like same sex marriage opinion. he wrote that here. changed everything across the country. he's talked about the dignity of gay...
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. >> is my great pleasure to welcome you to the ceremony ,onoring anthony kennedy associates of the pre--- supreme court of the united states. this inspires the only place where people can come together to learn about and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom, the u.s. constitution. we are honored to educate and inspire somebody americans about the meaning and importance of the u.s. constitution, and it is because if you that this meeting can work. on behalf of jacky rosen and everyone at the constitution center, i want to thank all of you. our donors, partners, visitors, public officials, many of whom are in the audience tonight, our corporate leadership council, at our superb board of trustees for everything you do to help us bring at the u.s. constitution to life. i am sure many of you want to share our program tonight with your friends and family. when you do, we invite you to use the #liberty medal. so quietly.ou to do thank you in advance for silencing your mobile devices. there are friends of the constitution center whose dedicated support helps to make knights like toni
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thejudge will replace justice anthony kennedy, a moderate conservative, who is standing down. let's speak to our north america correspondent david willis in washington. that is the scene in washington where we are expecting donald trump to reveal his pick for the supreme court. david, the shortlist down to four. any clues as to who might be the frontrunner? well, it is down to four and they all have quite a few things in common. they are all white, they all federal appeals courtjudges and they all have a record of conservative judgements. that is something that has unnerved the democrats, particularly since justice anthony kennedy, who is retiring, was somewhat known as the swing vote on the supreme court. he was conservative when it came to gun rights but he was liberal on issues such as gay rights and of course abortion and to those on the left are very concerned that whoever donald trump nominates tonight will be looking to revoke or whittle down or in some way diminish the 1973 —— the 1973 ruling roe vs wade which established a constitutional right for a woman to have
thejudge will replace justice anthony kennedy, a moderate conservative, who is standing down. let's speak to our north america correspondent david willis in washington. that is the scene in washington where we are expecting donald trump to reveal his pick for the supreme court. david, the shortlist down to four. any clues as to who might be the frontrunner? well, it is down to four and they all have quite a few things in common. they are all white, they all federal appeals courtjudges and they...
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justice kavanaugh fills the place left by anthony kennedy. soon, justice kennedy will administer the judicial oath to brett kavanaugh, just as he did last year for justice gorsuch. this will be the first time a supreme court justice has ever sworn in a former clerk to take his seat. a beautiful moment which reminds us that freedom is a tradition passed down from generation to generation, and that is a big statement. i want to thank you for that, so much. so beautiful. so beautiful. [applause] pres. trump: thank you. margaret and liza's presence tonight reminds us what this historic event all about your father is all about. it's about what kind of a nation we are going to be and what kind of a country our children will inherit. it is up to each of us, and to all americans watching tonight, to answer that question. it is up to us to reclaim our heritage of equal and impartial justice. it is up to us to rededicate ourselves to the traditions and wisdom of our founders. and it is up to us to renew the bonds of love, loyalty, and affection that li
justice kavanaugh fills the place left by anthony kennedy. soon, justice kennedy will administer the judicial oath to brett kavanaugh, just as he did last year for justice gorsuch. this will be the first time a supreme court justice has ever sworn in a former clerk to take his seat. a beautiful moment which reminds us that freedom is a tradition passed down from generation to generation, and that is a big statement. i want to thank you for that, so much. so beautiful. so beautiful. [applause]...
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there are no anthony kennedys there. this is a different supreme court starting on the first monday in october. >> and you've covered the supreme court for a long time and why do you think justice kennedy decided to step down at this point because there is speculati speculation he may have wanted president trump to flame a more conservative justice. >> the thing is at the end of the term he was odd. he didn't take -- he didn't bite a couple of big cases that we thought he would regarding partisan gerrymandering in that cake shop. i think at the end of the day, the answer is probably he's a grandfather and he wanted to spend time with his kids and do this before the election and did he not want to sort of draw a vacancy at the courtney more than he had to in election skirmish. but i think probably at the end of the day he's 81 years old and he spent more than 30 years on that bench and he wanted to step down. >> and he's also a republican. he made his name as an -- as an aide to ronald reagan in sacramento when ronald rea
there are no anthony kennedys there. this is a different supreme court starting on the first monday in october. >> and you've covered the supreme court for a long time and why do you think justice kennedy decided to step down at this point because there is speculati speculation he may have wanted president trump to flame a more conservative justice. >> the thing is at the end of the term he was odd. he didn't take -- he didn't bite a couple of big cases that we thought he would...
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but yes in fact anthony kennedy will be retiring effective july 31. brooke, i can read a sho portion of this letter that he did write to the president. s dait is dated today. he says this letter is a respectful and formal notification of my decision. he said -- he continued to say for a member of the legal profession, it is the highest of honors to serve on this court. please permit me by this letter to express my profound gratitude for having had the privilege to seek in each case how best to know, interpret and defend the constitution and the laws that must always conform to its mandates and promises. this is huge. this is significant, brooke. we've seen justice kennedy throughout all of these years ever of service, this centrist moderating force. and with president trump in office and his recent appointment of justice neil gorsuch, that has taken the court in that conservative realm, president trump will get the chance to appoint a new justice here. and just in the past -- in this past term, we have seen i think about 19 cases that were 5-4 decisio
but yes in fact anthony kennedy will be retiring effective july 31. brooke, i can read a sho portion of this letter that he did write to the president. s dait is dated today. he says this letter is a respectful and formal notification of my decision. he said -- he continued to say for a member of the legal profession, it is the highest of honors to serve on this court. please permit me by this letter to express my profound gratitude for having had the privilege to seek in each case how best to...
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anthony kennedy has written all four of those decisions. no single justice in history, i think, has ever been so associated with an issue as anthony kennedy is with the rights of gay people. and this is a historic dramatic change that you know will reverberate for a long time. >> interesting. i believe also that june 26th, today, is the anniversary of several of those other decisions written by anthony kennedy, lawrence v. texas and a couple others having to do with the rights of same-sex couples, whether or not to marry, striking down provisions of defense of marriage act. i'm joined here by jonathan turley. you've been going over the majority opinion. i should note that it was a 5-4 decision in the minority chuing chief roberts wrote dissent. but while you're reading anthony kennedy's majority opinion that states that no state can ban same-sex marriage what are you picking up? what strikes you? >> first of all, it's much like his earlier decisions. itses a actually quite move pg in parts where kennedy says look loving the case involving i
anthony kennedy has written all four of those decisions. no single justice in history, i think, has ever been so associated with an issue as anthony kennedy is with the rights of gay people. and this is a historic dramatic change that you know will reverberate for a long time. >> interesting. i believe also that june 26th, today, is the anniversary of several of those other decisions written by anthony kennedy, lawrence v. texas and a couple others having to do with the rights of same-sex...
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is supreme court justice anthony kennedy ready to hang up the robe and retire? a lot of people talking about that this morning. we are live on the steps of the high court where we could learn more in just moments. and his choice could be a legacy maker for president trump if, indeed, he does retire. stay with us. ♪ so nice, so nice. ♪sweet, sweet st. thomas nice. ♪ so nice, so nice. ♪st. croix full of pure vibes. ♪ so nice, so nice. ♪ st. john a real paradise. ♪ so nice, so nice. book three nights and receive $300 in spending credits. only at visitusvi.com yeah, and i can watch thee bgame with directv now.? oh, sorry, most broadcast and sports channels aren't included. and you can only stream on two devices at once. this is fun, we're having fun. yeah, we are. no, you're not jimmy. don't let directv now limit your entertainment. xfinity gives you more to stream to more screens. >>> a pivotal day for the supreme court. justices are set to issue their final rulings of the term. still to come, decisions on a first amendment fight over separation of ch
is supreme court justice anthony kennedy ready to hang up the robe and retire? a lot of people talking about that this morning. we are live on the steps of the high court where we could learn more in just moments. and his choice could be a legacy maker for president trump if, indeed, he does retire. stay with us. ♪ so nice, so nice. ♪sweet, sweet st. thomas nice. ♪ so nice, so nice. ♪st. croix full of pure vibes. ♪ so nice, so nice. ♪ st. john a real paradise. ♪ so nice, so nice....
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every single one of them is well to the right of anthony kennedy. states read the newspapers, they know in texas, in mississippi, in south dakota that the supreme court is changed so they are going to pass laws prohibiting abortion and dare the supreme court to strike them down and it is not going to happen and we are going to be a different country sooner rather than later. >> professor turley, do you share jeff's opinion on that. and what other major issues could be altered. >> i never encountered jeff's inner eye, and he is able to see such things, that is particularly apocalyptic. it could come about and could not. you have institutionalist on the court that make it a sticker shock. where i do think jeff is right is in the very least, we are going to see chipping away at doctrines like roe v wade, it can be undone with a thousand paper cuts. it is probably more likely. but very hard to tell. i think what you have to be most concerned about for libertarians and civil libertarians is much of kennedy's legacy is a 5-4 beat. that makes his legacy th
every single one of them is well to the right of anthony kennedy. states read the newspapers, they know in texas, in mississippi, in south dakota that the supreme court is changed so they are going to pass laws prohibiting abortion and dare the supreme court to strike them down and it is not going to happen and we are going to be a different country sooner rather than later. >> professor turley, do you share jeff's opinion on that. and what other major issues could be altered. >> i...
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but anthony kennedy is the decider, the swing vote on the court. so if the conservatives get that seat, it's a whole new supreme court in every sense. so the theory of, that what michael is talking about is that anthony kennedy would look down the bench and see neil gorsuch and think there's goes the neighborhood i better stay. on the other hand he would say well, this guy was a former clerk of mine. i guess i can defer to him now. i don't know. i've talked to some people in the process who strongly deny that was any kind of a factor but others who say it might have been. surf we know that we have quite the confirmation process ahead of us. >> six weeks from now. susan: we have to leave it there. thanks, everybody, for being here. i appreciate it. >> thank you. susan: our conversation will continue on line on the "washington week" extra where we'll talk about president trump's unconventional remarks at the national prayer breakfast and the influential role of another top white house advisor. find that on the "washington week" extra at pbs.org/"wash
but anthony kennedy is the decider, the swing vote on the court. so if the conservatives get that seat, it's a whole new supreme court in every sense. so the theory of, that what michael is talking about is that anthony kennedy would look down the bench and see neil gorsuch and think there's goes the neighborhood i better stay. on the other hand he would say well, this guy was a former clerk of mine. i guess i can defer to him now. i don't know. i've talked to some people in the process who...
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another court of appeals judge who was a clerk to anthony kennedy. and amul thapar who was a protege from mitch mcconnell. who was confirmed to the sixth circuit. and he would be the first south asian on the court. there is not a hint of moderation in any of their records, stone cold conservative which is a grand tradition in american law. but it is definitely not anthony kennedy's tradition and it is a tradition that will allow for an expansion of second amendment rights so you can have a bazooka as well as a hand gun. end affirmative action for african american students. if you are a religious person, you can ban gay people from your store, restaurants. these are the issues that are going to come up. and that is why these people, as mike pence pointed out. that's what they want on the court. >> another name pointed out is from utah. he wouldn't say no to being considered. would that be a strategic effort to block a vote if their nominees is one of their own? >> i don't think it would really succeed in that at all. i think the politics here are bake
another court of appeals judge who was a clerk to anthony kennedy. and amul thapar who was a protege from mitch mcconnell. who was confirmed to the sixth circuit. and he would be the first south asian on the court. there is not a hint of moderation in any of their records, stone cold conservative which is a grand tradition in american law. but it is definitely not anthony kennedy's tradition and it is a tradition that will allow for an expansion of second amendment rights so you can have a...
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kennedy on the u.s. supreme court. [applause] pres. trump: my fellow americans, tonight i speak to you from the east room of the white house regarding one of the most profound responsibilities of the president of the united states, and that is the selection of a supreme court justice. i have often heard that, other than matters of war and peace, this is the most important decision a president will make. the supreme court is entrusted with the safeguarding of the crown jewel of our republic, the constitution of the united twelve days ago, justice anthony kennedy informed me of his decision to take senior status on the supreme court, opening a new vacancy. for more than four decades, justice kennedy served our nation with incredible passion and devotion. i would like to thank justice kennedy for a lifetime of distinguished service. [applause] pres. trump: in a few moments i will announce my selection for justice kennedy's replacement. this is the second time i have been faced with this task. last year, i n
kennedy on the u.s. supreme court. [applause] pres. trump: my fellow americans, tonight i speak to you from the east room of the white house regarding one of the most profound responsibilities of the president of the united states, and that is the selection of a supreme court justice. i have often heard that, other than matters of war and peace, this is the most important decision a president will make. the supreme court is entrusted with the safeguarding of the crown jewel of our republic, the...
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kennedy. >> justice anthony keedy. >> justice kennedy. >> reporter: justice kennedy slipping into the west wing for what the president caed a ep discussion. >> he's displayed tremendous vision and tremendous heart and he will be missed and g opefully we're go to pick somebody who will be as outstanding. >> reporte who will you pick to replace him, sir? >> well, we have a list of 25 people that i actually had during my election. >> reporter: that list consists mostly of conservative-leading judges including brett and thomas hardman. whoever the president picks, could reshape the court for a algeneration and dond trump knows it. >> some people think outside of the most important thing that you can have >> reporter: the president's choice will have confirmed by the senate, setting up a bitter political cright. demoats are demanding any ftonformation vote happen the november midterms. pointing to how republicans, back before the 2016 election refused to a hoote on then president obama's pick but mitch mcconnell today is rejecting that comparison. >> we will vote to confirm justice kennedy
kennedy. >> justice anthony keedy. >> justice kennedy. >> reporter: justice kennedy slipping into the west wing for what the president caed a ep discussion. >> he's displayed tremendous vision and tremendous heart and he will be missed and g opefully we're go to pick somebody who will be as outstanding. >> reporte who will you pick to replace him, sir? >> well, we have a list of 25 people that i actually had during my election. >> reporter: that list...
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everybody thought he was going to put anthony kennedy on the supreme court. kennedy had been to the white house. he reportedly believed himself that he had been picked for the court. but then at the very last minute, conservative staffers in the reagan white house intervened and said no, no. we have a different guy we would prefer for the seat. better choice. somebody we like more. and so this man, who you see here with reagan, douglas ginsburg, he jumped to the head of the line and he got the nomination. and then it all fell apart. reagan didn't get him on to the court. and immediately everybody started to try -- everybody started trying to figure out who they were going to blame in the reagan white house for this political disaster. >> president reagan today suffered his second defeat in trying to fill a seat on the u.s. supreme court when the man he nominated only nine days ago, douglas ginsburg, asked that his name be withdrawn. it was an embarrassing admission of marijuana use that doomed ginsburg. white house officials knew he could never win confirmati
everybody thought he was going to put anthony kennedy on the supreme court. kennedy had been to the white house. he reportedly believed himself that he had been picked for the court. but then at the very last minute, conservative staffers in the reagan white house intervened and said no, no. we have a different guy we would prefer for the seat. better choice. somebody we like more. and so this man, who you see here with reagan, douglas ginsburg, he jumped to the head of the line and he got the...
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didn't go with his mentor, anthony kennedy. he's always described as a former law clerk to anthony kennedy as if they're in sync lil lilttle legally. he's more in sync with justice alito and justice thomas. >> and you know, gore such turned out to be everything that trump and his supporters wanted but without trying to get too much in kennedy's head, he may resent a little feeling like he's, you know, being pushed or prodded and perhaps feels like sticking around a little while longer. >> maybe that's why the bar will remain open after the end of the formal program? sit tight. wanting to pass obamacare replacement plan this week, but as we speak, they are well short in the hunt for votes. manait's a series of is nsmart choices. and when you replace one meal or snack a day with glucerna made with carbsteady to help minimize blood sugar spikes you can really feel it. glucerna. everyday progress. i just saved a bunch of money on my car insurhuh. with geico. i should take a closer look at geico... geico can help with way more than
didn't go with his mentor, anthony kennedy. he's always described as a former law clerk to anthony kennedy as if they're in sync lil lilttle legally. he's more in sync with justice alito and justice thomas. >> and you know, gore such turned out to be everything that trump and his supporters wanted but without trying to get too much in kennedy's head, he may resent a little feeling like he's, you know, being pushed or prodded and perhaps feels like sticking around a little while longer....
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kennedy. >> reporter: nominated by president ronald reagan... >> i, anthony kennedy, do solemnly swear. >> reporter: ...kennedy was confirmed unanimously. he sometimes sided with liberals on key social issues, earning a reputation as a swing vote. >> i hate that term. ( laughter ) it, it has this visual image of inis spatial gyrations. ( laughter ) ere cases swing. i don't. ( laughter ) ( cheers and applause ) hisg e he wrote all the major decisions striking down laws banning homosexuality, and legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, writing that same-sex couples were seeking "equal dignity in the eyes of the law." ret far more often, kennedy was with conservatives. he wrote a sharp dissent in the decision upholding obamacare, and while he refused to overturn "roe v. wade," he allowed restrictions on abortion rights. >> glor: all right, so jan, now as we're heading into this yomination fight, who are you hearing are the possible candidates? >> reporter: well, i mean, jeff, the president has a long list of potential contenders. he said he's sticking to that list. but there are three pr
kennedy. >> reporter: nominated by president ronald reagan... >> i, anthony kennedy, do solemnly swear. >> reporter: ...kennedy was confirmed unanimously. he sometimes sided with liberals on key social issues, earning a reputation as a swing vote. >> i hate that term. ( laughter ) it, it has this visual image of inis spatial gyrations. ( laughter ) ere cases swing. i don't. ( laughter ) ( cheers and applause ) hisg e he wrote all the major decisions striking down laws...
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thirty years ago, president reagan nominated anthony kennedy to the supreme court. the framers established that the constitution is designed to secure the blessings of liberty. justice kennedy devoted his career to securing liberty. i'm deeply honored to be nominated to fill his seat on the supreme court. my mom and dad are here. i am their only child. when people ask what it's like to be an only child, i say, it depends on who your parents are. i was lucky. my mom was a teacher. in the 1960s and '70s she taught history at two largely african-american public high schools in washington, d.c. mckinley tech and h.d. woodson. her example taught me the importance of equality for all americans. my mom was a trailblazer. when i was ten, she went to law school and became a prosecutor. my introduction to law came at our dinner table when she practiced her closing arguments. her trademark line was, "use your common sense. what rings true, what rings false?" that's good advice for a juror, and for a son. one of the few women prosecutors at that time, she overcame barriers and
thirty years ago, president reagan nominated anthony kennedy to the supreme court. the framers established that the constitution is designed to secure the blessings of liberty. justice kennedy devoted his career to securing liberty. i'm deeply honored to be nominated to fill his seat on the supreme court. my mom and dad are here. i am their only child. when people ask what it's like to be an only child, i say, it depends on who your parents are. i was lucky. my mom was a teacher. in the 1960s...
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and that's why i say he's no anthony kennedy. anthony kennedy and sandra day o'connor before him. and even louis powell before those two, they were swing votes in a different mode. it had to do, almost entirely, with their jurisprudence. whereas, with the chief justice, he's got this extra weight of wanting to protect the integrity of the judiciary, especially in these volatile times. just think of how he started this annual session which begins back in the fall, you know, by reminding everyone that the third branch is different. people aren't elected. they're appointed. and then he had that rebuke of president trump saying there are no obama judges, there are no trump judges. we're all just neutrally trying to apply the law. so he's trying to send out a signal about judging that he wanted -- i believe he wants to fulfill. and that goes to his role as chief. so, he's a little bit harder to predict in some of these cases. as the man in the middl let's just do a thought experiment to compare the chief to anthony kennedy. anthony kennedy had wanted to keep the door open to partisan g
and that's why i say he's no anthony kennedy. anthony kennedy and sandra day o'connor before him. and even louis powell before those two, they were swing votes in a different mode. it had to do, almost entirely, with their jurisprudence. whereas, with the chief justice, he's got this extra weight of wanting to protect the integrity of the judiciary, especially in these volatile times. just think of how he started this annual session which begins back in the fall, you know, by reminding everyone...
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>> we will probably refer to it as the anthony kennedy seat and as a practical matter, anthony kennedy court. justice powell who he replaced really was the swing vote. he would be at the center of the course in dozens and dozens of cases. that wasn't as true for justice kennedy. but as you said, say you have 14 cases decided on that ideological 5-4 axis and it always came down to him. now this term, he was with the conservatives 14 times, but in other terms it might be more balanced. it might be 10-4, 8-6. but he was the one who was available. the big difference is that next term, when you get another big case like that, there may be no one available. it may be preordained which is, you know, what conservatives are hoping for. >> tom, i've got another one for you. there is a wild card at work here. i've wracked my brain. i don't know that this has ever been the case. two words -- robert mueller. there is a concurrent criminal investigation into this administration, and in a way, they're both following the same calendar. the run-up to a midterm election. tell us how to think about the f
>> we will probably refer to it as the anthony kennedy seat and as a practical matter, anthony kennedy court. justice powell who he replaced really was the swing vote. he would be at the center of the course in dozens and dozens of cases. that wasn't as true for justice kennedy. but as you said, say you have 14 cases decided on that ideological 5-4 axis and it always came down to him. now this term, he was with the conservatives 14 times, but in other terms it might be more balanced. it...
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with the resignation of anthony kennedy, he has the chance to reshape the supreme court. elizabeth wydra is a senior lawyer based in washington. she told me how the balance of the supreme court could be affected if president trump appoints a conservative. the stakes could not be higher. what we have here with this potential shift on the court will see major constitutional battles that have come down tojustice kennedy's vote hang in the balance. for example, kennedy was the vote that maintained roe vs wade on this court, the case that gives the fundamental right for women to choose whether or not to have an abortion. the protections for gay and lesbian couples to experience marriage equality just like any other couple. also issues of racialjustice and environmental protection. these all hang in the balance withjustice kennedy's vacancy, and president trump is very likely... in fact, i would say you could make a sure bet that he will put someone on the court who is much more conservative thanjustice kennedy. so does that mean potentially the previous decisions of the court,
with the resignation of anthony kennedy, he has the chance to reshape the supreme court. elizabeth wydra is a senior lawyer based in washington. she told me how the balance of the supreme court could be affected if president trump appoints a conservative. the stakes could not be higher. what we have here with this potential shift on the court will see major constitutional battles that have come down tojustice kennedy's vote hang in the balance. for example, kennedy was the vote that maintained...
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kennedy, you're not going to get an anthony kennedy. you'd take an anthony kennedy today. >> i don't think anybody is going to believe -- nobody is going to believe that this president who said women should be punished former president having an abortion. by the way, we never know. we had justice frankfurt and suitor have always surprised us. people going from right to left, left to right. republicans thought they had suitor in the pocket. he goes to the left. the fact is you can't predict. so you look at the party's track record. they haven't picked many justice kennedys. they have largely picked non-justice kennedys. people hard right on all social issues. i would say this is going to be the fight of the century. the democrats have to say no way, nonpresa rio. this is going to be like spanish civil war stuff. >> somebody who has a strong view, elise hogue, national abortion rights pro choice america. elise, this -- chris is making the point that this is the last stand for progressives in america quite possibly given the way president
kennedy, you're not going to get an anthony kennedy. you'd take an anthony kennedy today. >> i don't think anybody is going to believe -- nobody is going to believe that this president who said women should be punished former president having an abortion. by the way, we never know. we had justice frankfurt and suitor have always surprised us. people going from right to left, left to right. republicans thought they had suitor in the pocket. he goes to the left. the fact is you can't...
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ultimately, anthony kennedy, gets confirmed. that was reagan's last nominee. george h.w. bush was elected as president. in 1991, president bush nominated collnominat nominated clarence thomas. by the time thomas was nominated, there was a well expectations that the fbi had to be thorough when it comes to background check for supreme court nominees. we are not going to have another douglas ginsburg situation here. what the fbi does with these nominees, it is not a criminal investigation like they would do if they are planning to prosecute someone. it is a review of every little thing and the life history of that nominee. to see if there is any derogatory information that may reflect badly on the character or the experience of this nominee and honestly remembering that douglas ginsburg's fiasco. the fbi is also supposed to turn up information of confirming that nominee to the court. that's why the fbi background check on a potential nominee is handed over to the white house. so the white house can then make a decision based and part on that background check whether or not t
ultimately, anthony kennedy, gets confirmed. that was reagan's last nominee. george h.w. bush was elected as president. in 1991, president bush nominated collnominat nominated clarence thomas. by the time thomas was nominated, there was a well expectations that the fbi had to be thorough when it comes to background check for supreme court nominees. we are not going to have another douglas ginsburg situation here. what the fbi does with these nominees, it is not a criminal investigation like...
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a word that the author of the opinion, anthony kennedy, uses 10 times. he says it's a legitimate personal bond that deserves deep recognition. but the opponents will say no, no, the key to the ruling is that the states get to decide what marriage is. so those are some of the complexities. gwen: john, the one thing this did not do was give any kind of constitutional protection to gay marriage. it stopped well short of that. >> that wasn't even the issue in that case, it was the second case involving california's proposition eight where the justices could, if they had chosen to, gone all the way and actually decided whether there should be a constitutional right to same sex marriage nationwide. not just in the states that already have it. and what the court did in that case was essentially say we're not going to decide. the challengers in the case, those who had defended proposition eight, which everyone remembers with 2008 ballot initiative there, that defined marriage as only between a man and a woman and stopped all local efforts to actually have same s
a word that the author of the opinion, anthony kennedy, uses 10 times. he says it's a legitimate personal bond that deserves deep recognition. but the opponents will say no, no, the key to the ruling is that the states get to decide what marriage is. so those are some of the complexities. gwen: john, the one thing this did not do was give any kind of constitutional protection to gay marriage. it stopped well short of that. >> that wasn't even the issue in that case, it was the second case...
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ladies and gentlemen, justice anthony kennedy. [ applause ] >> good evening. good evening and only the trial lawyers need to remain standing.[ laughter ] >> thank you very much for the invitation to be with you, and it is a singular honor to be introduced by member -- a member of the churchill family. as a member of the board of trustees, it is my privilege to welcome you here. of course this is where the founders gave great thought to our constitution, and their commitment was to secure freedom for themselves and for generations yet to come. that is the same commitment that winston churchill had. the man who drew the constitution, whether by accident or providence or design, was a brilliant group of people. the comment was once made by gladstone about the english and american constitution, and the first sentence of what he says might strike you as nature nice in that smack patronizing -- patronizing. he said the english constitution was grown and the american constitution was made. you might say that sounds patronizing and you might say it enough patronizing
ladies and gentlemen, justice anthony kennedy. [ applause ] >> good evening. good evening and only the trial lawyers need to remain standing.[ laughter ] >> thank you very much for the invitation to be with you, and it is a singular honor to be introduced by member -- a member of the churchill family. as a member of the board of trustees, it is my privilege to welcome you here. of course this is where the founders gave great thought to our constitution, and their commitment was to...
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justice anthony kennedy announcing his retirement a few hours ago. as the president begins his search for a replacement, senate republicans are promising a confirmation vote this fall before the midterm elections. and democrats are weighing their limited options to slow or stop what could be a very dramatic reshaping of the high court. this hour, i'll speak with a key member of the senate judiciary committee. our correspondents and analysts are also standing by. jeff zeleny joins us from fargo, north dakota right now, the president heading there to a rally. you're already on the scene. certainly his supreme court nominee potentially very much on his mind. >> reporter: wolf, no question about it. the supreme court fight now is front and center in this midterm election battle. already here in north dakota, of course one of the key states to watch, why because it's represented by a democratic senator in deep red republican north dakota. this rally here tonight at this loud arena that's already filling with supporters is going to be the first opportunity
justice anthony kennedy announcing his retirement a few hours ago. as the president begins his search for a replacement, senate republicans are promising a confirmation vote this fall before the midterm elections. and democrats are weighing their limited options to slow or stop what could be a very dramatic reshaping of the high court. this hour, i'll speak with a key member of the senate judiciary committee. our correspondents and analysts are also standing by. jeff zeleny joins us from fargo,...
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court of appeals and former clerk for anthony kennedy. he first thanked the president and talked about anthony kennedy and how he would take that role. served in the bush administration. worked on the starr investigation and strong proponent of executive power. will he energize trump's base? >> i think he will energize it enough. he is well qualified. when you are dealing with qualified nominees, those are the nominees that get confirmed overwhelmingly. >> gorsuch, as in past times, could get 90 votes. they do have 51-49 advantage and mike pence if they need it. this looks like a safe confirmation as far as getting republican votes. what about the red-state democrats that boris mentioned? will they get democrat votes? >> it is plausible. it is the same path with gorsuch. the three red-state democrats and doug jones in alabama. i would say looking back at past nominations if you look at the qualifications and the ideology, you are looking at the area of 52 or 53 or 54 aye votes. >> you can put jon tester in that category. tester is under a
court of appeals and former clerk for anthony kennedy. he first thanked the president and talked about anthony kennedy and how he would take that role. served in the bush administration. worked on the starr investigation and strong proponent of executive power. will he energize trump's base? >> i think he will energize it enough. he is well qualified. when you are dealing with qualified nominees, those are the nominees that get confirmed overwhelmingly. >> gorsuch, as in past times,...
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anthony kennedy administering the of. members of congress, administration officials, and the other supreme court justices. [applause} www.c-span.org [applause} [applause} [applause} ♪ >> ladies and gentlemen, the president next dates. -- united states. [applause} [applause} [applause} [applause} [applause} >> thank you very much. members of congress the cabinet, honored guests, and some americans, it is my privilege to address you tonight from the east room of the white house. the are gathered here today release your the kittens. -- momentous occasions. the most important decision a president can make in the appointment of a supreme court justice. moments, we will probably swear in the newest member of the united states supreme court. [applause} >> joining us as every sitting supreme court justice. , justicetice roberts ginsburg,stice , just as in -- justice alito. justice kagan. and justice gorsuch. [applause} 6 i want to send our deep appreciation to maureen scalia. >> the wife of the late great anthony scalia. >> on
anthony kennedy administering the of. members of congress, administration officials, and the other supreme court justices. [applause} www.c-span.org [applause} [applause} [applause} ♪ >> ladies and gentlemen, the president next dates. -- united states. [applause} [applause} [applause} [applause} [applause} >> thank you very much. members of congress the cabinet, honored guests, and some americans, it is my privilege to address you tonight from the east room of the white house. the...
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instead, it was the retirement of justice anthony kennedy. as laura podesta reports, president trump plans to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. >>> reporter: the retirement of supreme court justice anthony kennedy has given president trump an opportunity to reshape the nation's highest court. >> we have to pick a great one. we have to pick one that's going to be there for 40 years, 45 years. >> reporter: at a rally in north dakota last night, mr. trump says he was honored that the 81 justice chose to retire wheel he is in office. >> because he felt confident in me to make the right choice and carry on his great legacy. >> reporter: nominated by president reagan in 1987, kennedy was the key swing vote in decisive 5-4 rulings. he sided with conservatives on gun rights and citizens united and with liberals on gay marriage and roe v. wade. >> we will vote to confirm justice kennedy's successor this fall. >> reporter: senate republicans successfully blocked president obama's nominee for an open seat before the 2016 presidential election. democ
instead, it was the retirement of justice anthony kennedy. as laura podesta reports, president trump plans to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. >>> reporter: the retirement of supreme court justice anthony kennedy has given president trump an opportunity to reshape the nation's highest court. >> we have to pick a great one. we have to pick one that's going to be there for 40 years, 45 years. >> reporter: at a rally in north dakota last night, mr. trump says he was...
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we are thrilled to be joined justice justice anthony kennedy. justice kennedy, america owes you a profound debt of gratitude for a lifetime of novel service our nation, and i want to thank you very much. thank you. a very special and treasured tsh e have very special and treasured guests are justice kavanaugh's amazing wife ashley. thank you, ashley. and their two beautiful margaret and liza. (applause). >> and we are also joined by [applause]vanaugh's mom and dad, i would like to begin tonight's preceding differently than perhaps ever any event of such magnitude. on behalf of our nation, i want to apologize to britain and the entire cavanaugh family for the terrible pain in suffering you have been forced to endure. those who stepped forward to serve our country deserve a fair not agnified evaluation, campaign of political and personal instruction based on lies and deception. what happened to the cavanaugh family violates every notion of fairness, decency, and a due process. our country, a man or a woman, must always be resumed in the sense and
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justice anthony kennedy has arguably been the most influential justice of recent years. decades. sometimes he sided with the conservatives like in bush v gosh, citizens unites and the heller case on guns overturning washington, d.c.'s handgun ban back then. he advanced progressive causes. perhaps his greatest legacy will be his deciding vote in the 2015 ruling that struck down bans nationwide on same-sex marriage. city wrote it would misunderstand these men and women who say they disrespect the idea of marriage. their plea is they respect it so deeply they seek to find its fulfillment for themselves. not to be condemned topped live in lonely hez. the constitution grants them the right to dignity. for more i'm joined by pete williams, nbc news justice correspondent, charlie sykes from the weekly standard and jonathan turley, university law professor. what a group. pete, we've been talking about thissing about three hours. i want to skip politics for about five minutes. i think the democratic party is loaded for bear on there baby. talk about justice kennedy. you're from california
justice anthony kennedy has arguably been the most influential justice of recent years. decades. sometimes he sided with the conservatives like in bush v gosh, citizens unites and the heller case on guns overturning washington, d.c.'s handgun ban back then. he advanced progressive causes. perhaps his greatest legacy will be his deciding vote in the 2015 ruling that struck down bans nationwide on same-sex marriage. city wrote it would misunderstand these men and women who say they disrespect the...
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." >>> supreme court justice anthony kennedy announces he's retiring. now the showdown over picking his replacement. >>> plus, inside an illegal immigrant stash house, what some people go through at the hands of smugglers. >>> and new video has been released of a drive-by that apparently led to the deadly police shooting of antwon rose. >>> good morning from the studio 57 newsroom at cbs head quarters here in new york. i'm anne-marie green. >>> well, the announcement that justice anthony kennedy is retiring from the court has set the stage for a showdown for his replacement. kennedy has been the swing vote on many controversial issues including abortion and gun rights. president trump says he plans to fill the vacancy as soon as possible, but democrats want to delay it. laura podesta is here in new york with more on this. good morning, laura. >>> good morning, anne-marie. the president said he'll pick kennedy's replacement from a list of 25 people. and while he did not name those names, he did say he'd like kennedy's replacement to be young enough to be
." >>> supreme court justice anthony kennedy announces he's retiring. now the showdown over picking his replacement. >>> plus, inside an illegal immigrant stash house, what some people go through at the hands of smugglers. >>> and new video has been released of a drive-by that apparently led to the deadly police shooting of antwon rose. >>> good morning from the studio 57 newsroom at cbs head quarters here in new york. i'm anne-marie green. >>>...
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kennedy posted in fact, brett kavanaugh and neil gorsuch were both clerks to anthony kennedy. our guests are david cole, legal director of the aclu, which has become the rapid response organization in this country to all things trump. sza richards, former head of planned parenthood federation of america. president trump has promised to overturn roe v wade. rachel tiven is head of lambda legal. and fatima goss graves is head of the national women's law center in washington where she spoke in 1000 people gathered last night after president trump made his nomination. cecille richards? >> one of the issues here that women have is legal representation on the courts, in congress, and there is no way to of the 130act supreme court justices in our lifetime, only six have not been white men. so yet again, we a are now populating -- more than 75% of his judicial nominees have been men. whens discussed last night roe v. wade is at stake, it could be a court where -- that is absolutely overturns the right to safe and legal abortion, that is done by menen. i think the point of inmate earli
kennedy posted in fact, brett kavanaugh and neil gorsuch were both clerks to anthony kennedy. our guests are david cole, legal director of the aclu, which has become the rapid response organization in this country to all things trump. sza richards, former head of planned parenthood federation of america. president trump has promised to overturn roe v wade. rachel tiven is head of lambda legal. and fatima goss graves is head of the national women's law center in washington where she spoke in...
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evening ladies and gentlemen, justice anthony kennedy from sacramento, california. earn his ba from stanford, university, after spending his senior year at the london school of economics. he then attended harvard law school, where he earned his degree in 1961, during the 1960s and 70s, justice kennedy worked in private practice in california, and was a professor of constitutional law at the university of the pacific. in 1975, he was nominated by president george ford to the ninth circuit court of appeals and with unanimously -- was unanimously confirmed, he ascended to the supreme court in 1988, when president reagan nominated him as an associate justice. on the occasion of his retirement, this past july, after 30 years of service, some of his former clubs reminisced about their experiences, they had found in him a leader, who never shied away from disagreement, yet, sought at all times to avoid being disagreeable. there is no doubt, that justice kennedy left a lasting imprint on the high court, that a few others could, or will ever match. among his many other activ
evening ladies and gentlemen, justice anthony kennedy from sacramento, california. earn his ba from stanford, university, after spending his senior year at the london school of economics. he then attended harvard law school, where he earned his degree in 1961, during the 1960s and 70s, justice kennedy worked in private practice in california, and was a professor of constitutional law at the university of the pacific. in 1975, he was nominated by president george ford to the ninth circuit court...
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wade and anthony kennedy who reinforce roe v. wade and david suter who said was pro-life who reinforce roe v. wade. i'm not saying these justices misrepresented themselves or the presidents who appointed them to him saying something happens when you put that black robe on for life and you were in the highest court. liz: i'm going to get to the democrats counterattack argument i'm going to say this throughout the show. on the spring court they've been acting like figure skaters you can keep up with the music. you have a ruth bader ginsburg and breyer possibly retiring judge you were looking at the service corporate away the way the democrats have approached the scotus decision has been a fiasco. >> whatever they are doing isn't working. >> i don't know if chuck schumer makes up his mind. i don't know if they follow a playbook that something must be telling them that it is better for them to defeat this candidate, this nominee than to get reelected. that's how desperate they are. liz: that is durbin saying that. >> the number two p
wade and anthony kennedy who reinforce roe v. wade and david suter who said was pro-life who reinforce roe v. wade. i'm not saying these justices misrepresented themselves or the presidents who appointed them to him saying something happens when you put that black robe on for life and you were in the highest court. liz: i'm going to get to the democrats counterattack argument i'm going to say this throughout the show. on the spring court they've been acting like figure skaters you can keep up...
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of fox news alert, another busy day, justice anthony kennedy announcing his retirement from the nation's highest court meaning the stage is set for donald trump to make his second appointment to the bench. >> i'm very honored that he chose to do it during my term in office because he felt confident in me to make the right choice and carry on his great legacy. >> the democrats already gearing up for a showdown vowing to block the nominee. griff jenkins live with the latest. i don't know if today can top yesterday. because while. >> i don't know. whatever anyone thought about the 0 selection where the battleground was it all changed, the supreme court swing vote announcing his retirement, the moment was not lost on the president last night in north dakota. >> justice kennedy's retirement make the issue of senate control one of the vital issues of our time, the most important thing we can do. democrats want judges who will rewrite the constitution anyway they want to do it. >> now donald trump gets a second chance to shape the ideological balance of the high court in the short list of nomin
of fox news alert, another busy day, justice anthony kennedy announcing his retirement from the nation's highest court meaning the stage is set for donald trump to make his second appointment to the bench. >> i'm very honored that he chose to do it during my term in office because he felt confident in me to make the right choice and carry on his great legacy. >> the democrats already gearing up for a showdown vowing to block the nominee. griff jenkins live with the latest. i don't...
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>> it's a good job to be anthony kennedy. maybe adam disagrees with me, but i don't think there has ever been a justice in the history of the court who is this much of a swing justice. you know louis powell had a lot of power. o'connor. but it was not always this clear a division. i think this is -- >> the idea logical center of the court used to be, and we saw this even with o'connor and kennedy. two justices, three justices. so when you argued to the court, you would kind of look around a little bit because you thought there would be several votes in play. now everybody looks laser like at anthony kennedy. >> and you read the briefs, quote, only his opinions. they really write to anthony kennedy. >> rose: who is the smartest person on the court? >> i would say they're all smart. i mean they are really all smart. >> so get this. >> there are so politics. >> but if you had to choose. >> i'm not going to be that politics. i think chief justice roberts is the smartest. >> do you really. >> absolutely. in terms of raw, intlechlt
>> it's a good job to be anthony kennedy. maybe adam disagrees with me, but i don't think there has ever been a justice in the history of the court who is this much of a swing justice. you know louis powell had a lot of power. o'connor. but it was not always this clear a division. i think this is -- >> the idea logical center of the court used to be, and we saw this even with o'connor and kennedy. two justices, three justices. so when you argued to the court, you would kind of look...
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more -- can't in the -- anthony kennedy more the man in the middle. is taken on greater meaning because the president has laid specifically in fact his he was running for offi office, that if elected he would appoint an individual who met criteria.specific one, he was looking for someone was against the affordable care act, and two he was for an ally looking individual who would oppose roe wade. so, this president has himself a very volatile process criteria, out to two ing the choice outside groups, heritage action up ral society and coming with a nominee on a number of american life to has shown us he would turn the clock back. siobhan: given the stakes you laid out from your perspective a real also have particular chance of -- stopping chance of this nominee? nan: i would say democrats and a realistic ave chance of stopping this nomination. at the moment really the only know, which is significant, about brett whataugh are, one, we know donald trump was looking for. we are reading those 300 that he's written so we know what his record is. our belief
more -- can't in the -- anthony kennedy more the man in the middle. is taken on greater meaning because the president has laid specifically in fact his he was running for offi office, that if elected he would appoint an individual who met criteria.specific one, he was looking for someone was against the affordable care act, and two he was for an ally looking individual who would oppose roe wade. so, this president has himself a very volatile process criteria, out to two ing the choice outside...